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Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

Refused Westminster 03/05618/ADV Advert Application (ADV)

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Display of: (i) two banner poles each holding three illuminated banners and four non-illuminated projecting flags, all on Strand elevation; (ii) Two banner poles each holding two illuminated banners, two banner poles each holding three illuminated banners and five non-illuminated projecting flags, all on Embankment elevation; (iii) Fourteen banner poles each holding two non-illuminated banners within the Great Court.

As published by the council, reference 03/05618/ADV

Application record

Reference
03/05618/ADV
Type
Advert Application (ADV)
Status
Decided
Decision
Refused As published: Application Refused
Received
17 Jul 2003
Validated
28 Jul 2003
Decided
11 Dec 2003
Ward
St James's
Decision by
Sub-Committee
Postcode
WC2R 0RN

Site history

Applications at this address on the Westminster register

This site has had 18 applications since 2002: 13 approved, 3 refused.

  • 11/10858/LBC Granted

    Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    External alterations to include the installation of a ramp to the north entrance, installation of louvres at roof level, installation of air conditioning units and louvres to the west service yard and application of solar glazing to all windows facing the Grand Courtyard. Internal alterations. All works to West Wing.

    Decided 10 Feb 2012 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 11/10857/FULL Granted

    Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    External alterations to include the installation of a ramp to the north entrance, installation of louvres at roof level, installation of air conditioning units and louvres to the west service yard and application of solar glazing to all windows facing the Grand Courtyard. All works to West Wing.

    Decided 10 Feb 2012 Full applications
  • 04/06223/ADLBC Granted

    Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    New double glazed window pursuant to Condition 3 of listed building consent dated 24 May 2004 (RN: 04/03918/LBC)

    Decided 17 Sep 2004 Conditions
  • 04/06129/ADFULL Granted

    Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    Window design pursuant to Condition 3 of planning permission dated 16 July 2004 (RN: 04/03917/FULL)

    Decided 17 Sep 2004 Full applications
  • 04/04202/LBC Granted

    Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    Installation of internal fire detection and emergency lighting systems.

    Decided 25 Aug 2004 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 04/03917/FULL Granted

    Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    Alterations to north block, to form new window opening at mezzanine level (Room ME2).

    Decided 16 Jul 2004 Full applications
  • 04/03918/LBC Granted

    Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    New window to north block at mezzanine level; internal alterations to three rooms at lower ground and mezzanine levels.

    Decided 16 Jul 2004 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 04/03345/FULL Refused

    Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    Erection of new canopies and supporting structures on the River Terrace for retention throughout the year.

    Decided 4 Nov 2004 Full applications
  • 04/03344/FULL Granted

    Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    Use of the courtyard for cultural and entertainment uses including the temporary installation of ancillary structures for a maximum period of 150 days per year.

    Decided 4 Nov 2004 Full applications
  • 04/01512/FULL Withdrawn

    Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    Use of the terrace for cultural and entertainment uses, including the permanent retention of existing temporary cafe and terrace structures throughout the year.

    Decided 31 Mar 2004 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Jul 2003

    Received by Westminster

  2. 28 Jul 2003

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 11 Dec 2003

    Decision issued: Application Refused

  4. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

10 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

Westminster refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About advertisement consent applications

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Nearby applications

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  • Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    11/10858/LBC Submitted 7 Nov 2011 50 yards away

    External alterations to include the installation of a ramp to the north entrance, installation of louvres at roof level, installation of air conditioning units and louvres to the west service yard and application of solar glazing to all windows facing the Grand Courtyard. Internal alterations. All works to West Wing.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 3 docs

  • Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    11/10857/FULL Submitted 7 Nov 2011 50 yards away

    External alterations to include the installation of a ramp to the north entrance, installation of louvres at roof level, installation of air conditioning units and louvres to the west service yard and application of solar glazing to all windows facing the Grand Courtyard. All works to West Wing.

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 26 docs

  • Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    04/06223/ADLBC Submitted 6 Aug 2004 50 yards away

    New double glazed window pursuant to Condition 3 of listed building consent dated 24 May 2004 (RN: 04/03918/LBC)

    Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 4 docs

  • Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    04/06129/ADFULL Submitted 3 Aug 2004 50 yards away

    Window design pursuant to Condition 3 of planning permission dated 16 July 2004 (RN: 04/03917/FULL)

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 4 docs

  • Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    04/04202/LBC Submitted 2 Jun 2004 50 yards away

    Installation of internal fire detection and emergency lighting systems.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

  • Somerset House Strand London WC2R 0RN

    04/03917/FULL Submitted 24 May 2004 50 yards away

    Alterations to north block, to form new window opening at mezzanine level (Room ME2).

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 25 docs

In Westminster

  • 26/06992/ADV Decided

    78 - 80 Wigmore Street London W1U 2SJ

    Display of self-adhesive vinyl in the windows measuring 3.06m x 2.16m.

    Received 13 Oct, published by the council 15 Oct 2026 Advertising
  • 26/07194/ADV Awaiting decision

    98 Victoria Street London SW1E 5JL

    Display of two internally illuminated double-sided projecting signs, each measuring 0.57m × 0.67m. (Linked with 26/07193/FULL)

    Received 21 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Advertising
  • 26/07160/ADV Awaiting decision

    18 - 21 Haymarket London SW1Y 4DQ

    Display of non illuminated fascia sign measauring 2.3m X 4m and 2.4m X 3.6m

    Received 20 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Advertising
  • 26/07157/ADV Awaiting decision

    41 - 44 Great Windmill Street London W1D 7NF

    Display of one non illuminated projection sign, measuring 800mm x 300mm

    Received 20 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Advertising
  • 26/07125/ADV Awaiting decision

    1 Upper St Martin's Lane London WC2H 9NY

    Display of 2 externally illuminated hanging signs each measuring 1.00m x 1.00m; 8 externally illuminated fascia signs each measuring 0.40m x 3.35m; 1 no. fanlight measuring 0.80m x 1.40m

    19 Oct 2026 Advertising